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  1. Jarod

    Storage Solutions Which one is better SSD

    The Crucial is available with PrimeABGB. Since Crucial doesnt have an official presence in India, warranty is probably handled by Prime themselves.
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    Storage Solutions Samsung DVD Writer Problem

    Which DVD media are you using?
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    Storage Solutions External HDD From US?

    Optical disks can stay fine for decades if they have a stable dye, and are stored carefully. But you will need to keep checking on them every year or so. Hard disks wont last as long, but SMART statistics will keep you apprised of impending failure unless the disk itself suffers physical...
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    PC Peripherals New assembled computer not booting up

    There should be 2 connectors from your SMPS to your Motherboard. >> 24 pin ATX connector >> 4 pin ATX 12V connector Are these 2 connected? If still not working, your dealer will be happy to test your components, take it back to them. While you are there, get a better PSU. ----------...
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    0-20k Core i3 2120 or AMD FX4100 based system

    Oh yes, I did not consider that. Yes, using the 7300GT should free up the memory bandwidth being otherwise used by the IGP.
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    PC Peripherals New assembled computer not booting up

    Exactly! Have seen systems refuse to even power up with these generic PSUs. If the other 2-3 units you used were also of this caliber, I wouldn't rule out the PSU. If on a tight budget, sell the i3 2120 and pick up the G620 with 90% of the performance. With the 3.5k saved, you could get an...
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    PC Peripherals Dell wireless keyboard receiver not working ?

    Which Dell Model? Very slim chance a 3 year old model will be available in regular stores, and they wont sell only the receiver. Try ebay to find a replacement receiver. Or find an electronics repair shop and ask them to check. P.S. Whats with the thread title? "Dell wireless keyboard...
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    0-20k Core i3 2120 or AMD FX4100 based system

    7300GT is entry level.. wont be a power hog. Same reason why passive cooling is enough for it. The HD 2000 should be good enough. Most people connect their fans to the PSU's molex connectors, instead of the mobo headers. H67 boards dont have USB 3.0 as part of the chipset. They use an...
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    Storage Solutions External HDD From US?

    External drives these days aren't robust. I would expect a life of 2 to 3 years tops, maybe less with the way external drives are handled. Since you're buying it from the US, sort by user reviews from sites like Amazon or Newegg to figure out which series is reliable. A WD Elements looks...
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    PC Peripherals New assembled computer not booting up

    Yup, check that you have connected the 4 pin ATX 12V connector to the motherboard. How many beeps do you hear when the RAM is inserted? Which other SMPS did you try with? In future, ask your dealer to test your setup before leaving. If the dealer is nearby you can still do this.
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    Phase Wise PC upgrade

    You can't go wrong with whatever you pick. Just choose based on your budget for your processor. The AMD FX chips seem to be better at transcoding compared to Intel offerings at the same price points. But on the flip side, the Intels are balanced across other tasks and offer better power...
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    Phase Wise PC upgrade

    A pair of AMD bulldozer cores form a module. So a 6 core FX 6100 is a 3 module chip. You brought up modules, so you must know this, right? Reliability is more important for an SSD than just benchmark numbers. Sandforce drives have been faster than the M4 for quite a while, yet its not the...
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    Phase Wise PC upgrade

    No, I mean cores, and even AMD calls them that. I'm aware they are not full featured cores, but I did not say 3 modules right? Isn't an Athlon II = crippled Phenom II? 1. 830 is still slower in 4KB block sizes. 2. If benchmarks were the ultimate factor for SSDs, we'd all be buying...
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    Storage Solutions What cable to buy to recover data from dead Laptop

    Because the casing will have a USB to SATA bridge chip. Power is drawn off the USB port.
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    Phase Wise PC upgrade

    AMD FX-8120, AMD FX-6100 and AMD FX-4100 CPUs Review. Page 7 - X-bit labs The FX6100 should be better with 6 cores. Llano is a crippled Phenom II. May not have the performance with video encoding, but will do better in gaming with the integrated GPU. PS. The Crucial M4 is available in...
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    Storage Solutions What cable to buy to recover data from dead Laptop

    Yup, get an external 2.5" SATA casing. It will interface your SATA drive with a USB port.
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    41-50k Gaming rig Budget 45 to 46k without GPU

    Yup the tall fins of the heatspreader might interfere if you install a bigger third party heatsink. It shouldn't be a problem with the stock heatsink.
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    CPU/Mobo CPU or Mobo Problem??? :o

    Take your board and CPU to the MSI service centre and ask them to test the combo. They should have a spare board and CPU.
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    21-30k 3G Ready Laptop

    Go with the dongle. 3G laptops have not taken off in India yet. There are only a few netbooks available with 3G from brands like HCL and Olive. Why are you recommending it if its not available in India? It doesn't even have 3G!
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    Storage Solutions What cable to buy to recover data from dead Laptop

    You cannot connect one hard disk directly to another hard disk using just a cable. A hard disk cloner might work, but most need a PC. Standalone cloners are expensive, like this > http://www.addonics.com/products/hdus325dx.php Instead connect it to a PC. If its a 2.5" SATA drive, you...